Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Auguste Rodin, ink, 1891
Untitled, by Auguste Rodin, ink, 1891

Untitled is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Auguste Rodin. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled drawing is a work on paper by Auguste Rodin, a pioneering French sculptor, created around 1891 using ink.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a nude woman in a contemplative pose, with her left leg bent and her head turned to the right, conveying a sense of quiet reflection.

Technique & Style

Rodin's use of simple, expressive lines and minimal shading in black ink on tan paper achieves an elegant effect, with subtle white highlights adding depth to the figure.

Context

This work is part of Rodin's experimental period, during which he challenged traditional figurative sculpture with innovative techniques, as seen in his renowned sculptures like *The Thinker* and *The Burghers of Calais*.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Auguste Rodin

Artist

Auguste Rodin

François Auguste René Rodin (; French: ; 12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor generally considered the founder of modern sculpture.

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